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Our Big 5 banking client is currently looking to bring on AML Investigators with experience with Enhance Due Diligence (EDD) and High-Risk clients to support their corporate office in downtown Toronto.

Description:

The High Risk Customer Investigations Team conducts Enhanced Due Diligence Reviews (EDD) on high risk customers that present a higher risk relative to AML/ATF concerns and apply Enhanced Due Diligence ("EDD") measures to these high risk customers. EDD measures must be applied consistently to all high risk customers throughout the bank's business segments. The FIU's High Risk Customer Investigations group is responsible for applying EDD measures to all identified high risk customers.

• This position evaluates ML/TF risk, by conducting investigations on cases as part of the controls of the AML and ATF program.

• Perform a broad range of money laundering investigation related activities in support of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF) regulations designed to detect and report on financial-related crimes.

• Understanding of related regulations, such as the Proceeds of Crim(e) (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA).

• Experience with a wide variety of ML/TF risks for multiple customer/product types and a solid ability to articulate the risks and your findings in a recommendation summary.

• Evaluate potentially suspicious account activity. Recognize and evaluate accounts and activity and effectively document recommendations regarding account retention and/or regulatory reporting obligations.

• Provide trend analysis and reporting of AML/TF findings to Management for review.

• Prioritize and manage own workload to meet SLA requirements for service and productivity.

• Escalates and obtains management approval as appropriate on higher risk cases per policies and procedures.

• Performs additional duties and participates in special projects, reporting activities as required.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in an operational function and serve as knowledge and process expert to others.

• Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts.

• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite.

• Manage ambiguity and apply judgement to identify, troubleshoot and resolve ongoing business and operational issues.

• Effectively work independently with minimal supervision within a team environment to complete a common goal and prioritize daily workload to meet department objectives.

• Adhere to the team policy and procedures to ensure that work is properly documented.

• Perform additional duties and participate in special projects as required.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Ability to exercise sound judgement in making decisions.

Top Skills Details:

• AML

• EDD

• CDD

• High Risk

• STR

• Financial Crimes

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

MUST HAVE's

• 2 years Canadian AML Experience

• High Risk, EDD, CDD Experience

• CAMS certificate is an asset

NICE TO HAVES

• Good analytical skills and the ability to review and organize large amounts of data and/or information.

• Strong research, internet and investigative skills.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Inquisitive nature, with ability to pursue potential investigative leads until resolved.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including drafting reports, policies and procedures.

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to professionally manage questions and/or concerns escalated by partners.

• Excellent organization skills with the ability handle multiple complex cases simultaneously, while meeting deadlines.

• Excellent team player who is versatile and adaptable to new situations/opportunities within the business needs.

• Ability to operate in an evolving, often ambiguous, environment.

• Ability to understand and interpret financial statements and audit reports.

• Excellent technical and computing skills: including the ability to use various searchable databases and Microsoft Office software.

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)/Certified Financial Crim(e) Speclaist CFCS certifications an asset.

Skills:

AML, EDD, CDD, High Risk, STR, Financial Crimes, ACAMS, Analytical, Communication, Fraud, Compliance

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

À propos de TEKsystems:

Nous sommes partenaires dans la transformation. Nous aidons les clients à activer des idées et des solutions afin de profiter d’un nouveau monde d’opportunités. Nous sommes une équipe solide de 80 000 personnes, nous travaillons avec plus de 6 000 clients, dont 80 % faisant partie du Fortune 500, partout en Amérique du Nord, en Europe et en Asie. En tant que chefs de file de l’industrie des services technologiques complets, des services aux talents et des applications du monde réel, nous travaillons avec des leaders progressistes pour favoriser le changement. C’est le pouvoir d’un vrai partenariat. TEKsystems est une société du groupe Allegis.

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.